Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 16, 2013

Who would you rather have as a CFO? A moderately good accountant who is great with people outside the firm and skilled at managing very smart people? And not many people remember that Jack Welch has a PhD in chemical engineering. To share — whether it’s information or credit for a success? What would they be?

Chemicals 133

Chemicals Welch CFO CEO 133

Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

You don’t get to be the CFO without knowing how to count, how to read a balance sheet, and how to handle money prudently. Behavioral issues become so important in upper management. Who would you rather have as a CFO? Jack Welch has a Ph.D. If we withhold information, it’s to give ourselves an edge over others.

Skills 114

Skills CFO Cost-Benefit Analysis Welch 114

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 1, 2011

You don't get to be the CFO without knowing how to count, how to read a balance sheet, and how to handle money prudently. Behavioral issues become so important in upper management. Who would you rather have as a CFO? A moderately good accountant who is great with people outside the firm and skilled at managing smart people?

Skills 123

Skills CFO Cost-Benefit Analysis Welch 123